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3 new forest fires identified as of Tuesday evening in northwestern Ontario

Jul 25, 2018 11:51AM ● By Editor

Two fires are in the Red Lake district and one is in Sioux Lookout. From CBC News · July 25, 2018

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Base camp set up to tackle Kenora region forest fire

Jul 23, 2018 04:48PM ● By Editor

Kenora 71 has grown to more than 9,000 hectares (or approximately 22,000 acres) and is still listed as out of control From CBC News · July 23, 2018

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Animal rescue expert shares emergency preparedness tips for pet owners

Jul 22, 2018 08:32AM ● By Editor

Keep a kit for your pet, get them used to staying at other homes and teach them to drink from the toilet. By Anna Dimoff · CBC News · July 21, 2018

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Answering the Call: Seasoned emergency responder Pat Scully describes incomparable bond when serving

Jul 20, 2018 04:44PM ● By Editor

By Valerie Marasco in The Cook County News Herald - July 21, 2018. Valerie Marasco is the Director of Emergency Management and Public Information for Cook County.

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Video: Keeping kids and pets safe from summer heat

Jul 19, 2018 07:35AM ● By Editor

Heatstroke deaths have been recorded in 11 months of the year in nearly all 50 states. More than half of heatstroke deaths occurred when a distracted caregiver forgot a quiet child was in the vehicle. From AAA - July 19, 2018

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Forest fire situation heats up in northwestern Ontario

Jul 17, 2018 09:19PM ● By Editor

Province says Monday was busiest day yet with new fire near Manitoba quickly growing to 2,000 hectares. From CBC News · July 17, 2018

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Video: Extreme fire hazard in the Far North has OMNRF on watch

Jul 15, 2018 08:26AM ● By Editor

Fires burning near Nibinamik keeping ten OMNRF crews busyFires burning near Nibinamik keeping ten OMNRF crews busy. From CBC News · July 12, 2018

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Introducing the Boreal Emergency Preparedness Portal

Jul 02, 2018 03:24PM ● By Editor

From Boreal Community Media - July 2, 2018

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Boreal seeks to raise awareness of its Emergency Preparedness Portal

Jun 25, 2018 11:46AM ● By Editor

U.S. Postal Service customers across Cook County will be receiving a promotional mailer in their mail boxes to raise awareness of the new Boreal Emergency Preparedness Portal at boreal-emergency.org. From Boreal Community Media - June 25, 2018

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Guest Lecture: Valerie Marasco on Emergency Management in Cook County

Jun 20, 2018 01:11PM ● By Editor

Join Valerie Marasco, Director of Cook County’s Office of Emergency Management & Public Information for an informational session on emergency preparedness on Thursday, June 28 at 7PM. Media release from Cook County Higher Education - June 20, 2018

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